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Fare hike vote rescheduled to tomorrow
Chicago Transit Authority postpones planned fare hike vote, rescheduling it for tomorrow. The authority already has the most expensive fares of the nation's largest transit agencies, studies show.
6 days ago | By Amy Lee
Fare hikes on deck: CTA board votes Wednesday
Much to the chagrin of commuters, Chicago Public Transit is poised to approve a fare hike for 2009. Officials say the increase is needed because of the spiraling cost of running the system.
8 days ago | By Amy Lee
CTA riders get shot at budget, proposed fare hike
CTA officials will hold a public hearing tomorrow on their proposed budget, which involves fare hikes. The agency says raising fares is necessary to fix a major budget deficit.
21 days ago | By Amy Lee
CTA, I-Go launch partnership
The CTA also moved forward with its proposed 2009 budget, which includes across-the-board fare increases. Riders say they're not happy with the plan.
1 month ago | By Amy Lee
CTA hikes fares for 2009
A transit authority proposed fare increase would have commuters digging deeper into their wallets. Officials say they need more money because of of the spiraling cost to run the public transit system.
1 month ago | By Amy Lee
CTA budget meeting delayed
Transit officials change date of public hearing at which residents can hear about cost-saving measures, including a potential fare hike and the end of a program allowing senior citizens to ride for free.
1 month ago | By Amy Lee
CTA poised for fare hikes, service cuts
CTA customers are bracing for a fare hike authorities say is needed to shore up the public transit budget. The agency may also cut free rides for senior citizens and other services.
1 month ago | By Amy Lee
Magnet school parents blast CPS plan
The Board of Education may allow neighborhood children to attend Skinner magnet school without meeting testing standards. Parents say that would make the school less diverse and strain resources.
1 month ago | By Paul D. Bowker
Loss of grant affects 220 city colleges students
City college women who benefited from a grant program for domestic violence victims will have to find new tuition funding because the program is being phased out.
1 month ago | By Peter Sachs
CTA: Fare hikes are on the horizon
Strap hangers may pay more to ride trains and buses because of fuel prices, state funding cuts and breaks that allow some customers to ride for free; CTA wants to cut some jobs to help with looming deficit.
2 months ago | By Amy Lee
CTA finances on the agenda
The Chicago Transit Authority board will grapple with a number of measures designed to shore up the agency's beleaguered financial situation. Layoffs are possible as the agency looks for ways to cut costs.
2 months ago | By Amy Lee
Nighttime construction to slow Red, Brown, Blue Lines this week
Construction work on the CTA Red, Blue and Brown Lines will mean some reroutes and delays for late-night commuters this week. The CTA is advising riders to allow extra travel time.
3 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac
Blue Line service to resume ahead of schedule
Good news for anyone heading to O’Hare this weekend: the Chicago Transit Authority plans to reopen Blue Line service along its O’Hare branch Thursday at 3 a.m., four days ahead of schedule.
3 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac
CTA to make more room for shared cars
A new lease agreement between the CTA and two shared car agencies aims to boost ridership and generate revenue for the public transit agency, while reducing congestion and pollution.
4 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac
Transit officials put the brakes on underground "super station"
The Chicago Transit Authority votes to scale back an ambitious and over-budget project to build an underground super station between the Loop and the city's airports.
5 months ago | By Jessica Pupovac
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